Reports results of a Delphi study of the American College Personnel Association's goals conducted by its Executive Council. Lists 37 goal priorities for ACPA. Discusses leadership's analysis of the goals in relationship to the organization's budget. (ABL)

Testing and evaluation should measure learning as well as achievement of the objectives of the instructor. They should provide feedback for the improvement of the evaluation process and allow students to demonstrate that they have met course objectives. (JOW)

Identifies some of the factors that require a specialized approach to counseling women, and presents creative approaches to that counseling. (Author/BL)

This paper is an historical and critical evaluation of the view that test interpretations can be based on constructs, as constructs are currently conceptualized. The nomological network reconstruction of scientific theorizing is discussed. (MT)

Reviews the March 1985 issue of the Annals of the American Academy of Political Science (vol. 478, pp.9-182) in which 18 authors describe and discuss various aspects of the problem of crowding in prisons and jails of the United States. (ABB)

Presents information about the preparation of individuals for entry-level positions in organizational training, reviewing training and development programs, essential skills, entry-level roles, and curricular issues. (SK)

Trainers interested in enhancing computer-assisted instruction with graphics should ask (1) What are the training objectives? (2) What technologies serve these purposes? and (3) What is the most cost-effective alternative? (SK)

Harold B. Pepinsky, an eminent counseling psychologist, is interviewed about his life and career. The interview focuses on his research and theoretical contributions and leadership in the profession. (Author)

In the United States today, there is a dramatic shortage of qualified public swimming pool operators. This article describes a training program initiated in South Carolina to serve the needs of everyone responsible for and involved in the safe operation and management of a public swimming pool. (MT)

Briefly analyzes and critiques "The Taxonomy of Educational Objectives" by Benjamin Bloom and others from the perspective of the values and epistemological presuppositions of the critical thinking movement. Suggests that the hierarchical organization of the taxonomy fosters mistaken assumptions about cognitive processes and may hamper…

This book provides an introduction to the use of simulations to create an environment within which students can apply theory and practice skills in real-world issues related to their discipline. The simulations described range from simple scenarios for a single class period to complex simulations that may be a semesters work. The chapters are: (1)…

Specific subgoals and objectives need to be identified for elementary school creative drama programs to assist planners in making decisions about accountability in such programs. (CS)

The author, who has been involved in one of New York State's mandated competency-based teacher education (CBTE) programs, comments on and criticizes three articles about CBTE. (JF)

Discusses general processes for goal formulation aimed at establishing policies and practices in parks and recreation. (JA)

Author's objective was to try and have his students remember the slides they had seen of the sculpture of Michaelangelo, Rodin and Henry Moore, as well as to have a joyful and creative art experience. (Author/RK)